Symptoms of gestational trophoblastic disease

The signs or symptoms of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) may vary depending on the type of GTD and growth of the tumour. Some women with GTD do not experience any signs and symptoms because blood tests and ultrasounds during standard prenatal care diagnose most types of GTD early, before it causes any signs or symptoms. Other health conditions can cause the same symptoms as GTD.

The signs or symptoms of GTD include:

abnormal vaginal bleeding during or after pregnancy

swelling of the abdomen at a faster rate than with a normal pregnancy

ovarian cysts

nausea and vomiting that is often much more frequent and severe than what may occur during a normal pregnancy

passing of abnormal tissue resembling a “bunch of grapes” from the vagina

high blood pressure early in the pregnancy

headaches with or without swelling of the feet and hands at the same time